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Synonyms & Similar Words
amusement
leisure
recreation
enjoyment
diversion
distraction
delight
pleasure
thrill
excitement
fun
hobby
pastime
pursuit
interest
activity
show
spectacle
performance
event
festival
celebration
parade
exhibition
display
presentation
production
play
game
sport
adventure
thrill-seeking
escapism
relaxation
unwind
de-stress
entertainment
leisure activity
social event
gathering
party
bash
shindig
soiree
gala
extravaganza
pageant
carnival
festivity
merriment
gaiety
joviality
humor
wit
satire
comedy
farce
burlesque
vaudeville
revue
cabaret
circus
spectacle
sideshow
freakshow
peepshow
magic show
illusion
conjuring
trickery
deception
illusionism
Meaning of Entertainment
The primary meaning of the word "entertainment" refers to the action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment.
Definitions
- The action of providing or being provided with amusement or enjoyment
- * An activity or performance intended to entertain others
- * Something that entertains or amuses people, such as a film, play, or concert
Etymology of Entertainment
The word "entertainment" comes from the Old French word "entretenement", which is derived from the verb "entretenir", meaning "to hold or keep between" or "to maintain"
This verb is a combination of "entre", meaning "between", and "tenir", meaning "to hold"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to refer to the act of entertaining or being entertained
Example Uses
- The city offers a wide range of entertainment options, including theaters, concert halls, and museums
- * The entertainment industry is a significant contributor to the country's economy
- * The party was a great entertainment, with music, dancing, and plenty of food and drink
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
boredom
dullness
tediousness
monotony
routine
work
chore
duty
obligation
responsibility
seriousness
solemnity
gloom
gloominess
sadness
sorrow
melancholy
despondency
despair
hopelessness
tedium
drudgery
labor
toil
travail
strain
exertion
effort
struggle
hardship
privation
austerity
asceticism
self-denial
abstinence
renunciation